Polyp Collection (page 7)

Yellow Tubastrea coral feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Soft coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Large whip goby on orange and blue whip coral, Bali
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus), on orange and blue whip coral, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red-spotted porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone
Red-spotted Neopetrolisthes porcelain crab hiding in grey anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemonefish in a brown anemone with green tentacles, North Sulawesi
Three pink anemonefish in a brown anemone with green tentacles, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a decorator crab covered in living polyps
A decorator crab is covered in living polyps in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

A false clownfish snuggles amongst its hosts tentacles on a reef
A false clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) snuggles amongst its hosts tentacles on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A diver hovers above a coral colony in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A diver hovers above a coral colony (Tubastrea sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A transparent shrimp lives on a sea anemone in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Black Anemonefish, Fiji

Coral polyps wait for plankton on a reef
Coral polyps (Galaxea sp.) wait for plankton on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Detail of a large coral polyp in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Cleaner shrimp on an anemone in Curacao

Clown Anemonefish, Indonesia

Red tree coral on a Fijian reef

A pair of mushroom coral shrimp on pink mushroom coral
A pair of mushroom coral shrimp (Periclimenes Kororensis) on pink mushroom coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Spinecheek anemonefish in anemone, Papua New Guinea
Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) in anemone, Volcano crater, Witu Isalnds, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Black and white anemone fish looking after eggs attached to a rock, Bali, Indonesia

Detail of anchor coral tentacles growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of anchor coral tentacles (Euphyllia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

A large coral polyp grows on the seafloor of a kelp forest off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide

A colorful magnificent sea nemone hosts pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Pink anenomefish on its host anenome, Fiji

Clown anemonefish in sea anemone with circular motion effect
Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) in magnificent sea anemone with circular motion effect, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

False clownfish swim near their host anemone
False clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) swim near their host anemone in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

A soft coral crab blends into its host coral colony
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) blends into its host coral colony in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Detail of an unidentified anemone growing on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Gorgonain fan with polyps out feeding, Papua New Guinea

Clarks anemonefish in white anemone, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in white anemone, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Orange and black anemone, Komodo, Indonesia

A Neon Goby takes a look outside its hole in live boulder star coral
A Neon Goby (Gobiosoma oceanops) takes a look outside its hole in the live boulder star coral (Montastraea annularis), Key Largo, Florida

Pygmy Seahorse, Australia

Tomato clownfish in its host anenome, Fiji

A female clownfish looks after her eggs at the edge of the host anemone, Papua New Guinea

Spotted porcelain crab feeding on plankton, Solomon Islands
Spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) perched on anemone mantle (Stichodactyla sp), feeding on plankton with feather net arms, Solomon Islands

Giant sea anemone on reef in Cozumel, Mexico

Detail of the polyps of a reef-building coral growing in Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A Clarks anemonefish nuggles into the tentacles of its host anemone
A Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) snuggles into the tentacles of its host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Porcelain crab in anemone, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Pink anemonefish guard their anemone on a coral reef, Fiji
Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) guard their anemone on a coral reef in the South Pacific ocean near Tavarua Island off the coast of Veti Levu, Fiji

A Clarks anemonefish snuggles amongst its hosts tentacles
A Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) snuggles amongst its hosts tentacles on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close-up of a goby on coral, Belize

Diver swims past a large sea anenome on a Fijian reef

Detailed view of yellow tube coral (Tubastrea) polyps with parasites, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Abstract of a mushroom coral growing on a reef in Indonesia
Abstract of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A Clarks anemonefish snuggles amongst its hosts tentacles on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Small hermit crab living in an abandoned coral polyp hole, Fiji

Porcelain Crab on its anemone, Papua New Guinea

Bluestripe Clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Polyps: From Coral Feeding Frenzies to Stunning Gorgonian Fans" Picture No. 11676238: Witness the mesmerizing beauty of a coral polyp at night, as it delicately feeds on a polychaete worm. These carnivorous creatures are known for their ability to capture and consume other animals, showcasing nature's fascinating predator-prey dynamics. Nighttime Feast on Heron Island: Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef as a coral polyp indulges in its nocturnal meal, this time feasting on a fish. The reef comes alive after dark with these captivating feeding events. Battle for Survival: In an intense display of competition, two coral polyps engage in a fierce struggle over a small fish during the nighttime hours off Heron Island. Witness firsthand how even seemingly stationary organisms can exhibit remarkable aggression when resources are scarce. Enchanting Polyps on Gorgonian Fan Coral: Journey to West Papua, Indonesia, where stunning gorgonian fan corals serve as home to numerous polyps thriving amidst their intricate branches and colorful hues. A Close-Up Encounter with Purple Short Tentacle Mushroom Coral: Dive into Lembeh Strait's underwater wonderland and marvel at the close-up view of purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) polyps that adorn its surface like delicate flowers. Unveiling Nature's Artistry with Dead-man's Finger Coral: Explore Levenwick in Shetland, Scotland, where you'll discover the enchanting dead-man's finger (Alcyonium digitatum). Observe its feeding polyps up close and appreciate their role within this unique marine ecosystem found in North Atlantic Ocean waters. Diverse Marine Life Interactions.